Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View A & M University is one of the forty-three public 4-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in Prairie View town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 9,219 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,055 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,459 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 71%). Every year 35% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Prairie View A & M University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,216, and fees were $3,743. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $19,745 and $3,743 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students9,219 |
Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 15 | 117 |
Master's degree | 0 | 7 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 1 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 50 miles radius of Prairie View A & M University
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Fortis College - Houston Campus
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Texas A&M University
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Prairie View AM University Nursing Center
44 miles away |
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
44 miles away |
Lone Star College - Kingwood
46 miles away |
University of Houston
46 miles away |
Sam Houston State University
50 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1934 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 09/01/2003 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1973 - Current |
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Admission
79%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 870 to 1050 |
ACT | 16 to 20 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $40 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $202/credit | |
In State Students | $202/credit | |
Out of State Students | $615/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $235/credit | |
In State Students | $235/credit | |
Out of State Students | $651/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $9,090 | $9,090 | $27,675 |
ADN | 70 | $14,140 | $14,140 | $43,050 |
BSN | 125 | $25,250 | $25,250 | $76,875 |
FNP | 50 | $11,750 | $11,750 | $32,550 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Prairie View A & M University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 69% | $4,924 |
Other Federal Grant | 15% | $2,061 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $6,166 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 69% | $5,696 |
Federal Student Loans | 73% | $5,542 |
Private Loans | 4% | $11,012 |
$10,290
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$8,205 |
$30,001 to $48,000$10,265 |
$48,001 to $75,000$13,956 |
$75,001 to $110,000$17,927 |
Over $110,000$19,242 |
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Student Population
7,975
Undergrads
1,244
Graduates
5,634
Women
3,585
Men
85%
Full-time
15%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
82% |
Hispanic |
9% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
White |
2% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.